Salvage totaled 300TD for $1k?

[Randall Hansen]

So, finally, the insurance company came back with a reasonable number for my wagon. Not what I want in a perfect world, but enough to buy the SDL and do all the work it needs, and then take Angie out for dinner

They're offering me the wagon ('84 300TD) for $1,025. The engine is in excellent condition (4 of 5 cylinders over 450psi when tested 2.5 years ago). The tires are nearly new. Most everything else (except for the frame!) is in good shape.

So it seems like I could part it out and come out ahead, but I have a kid on the way and need to focus on other things. I think I'd have trouble getting my money back on Craigslist, as a whole car, and I don't want it sitting in my driveway for 3 months.

Anyone have advice? I'm leaning towards leaving it with the insurance company.